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During a news conference, the chief Pentagon spokesperson and the director of the Joint Staff discussed North Korea, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and the Defense Department budget proposal.

WASHINGTON —
The U.S.-led coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continues to support Syrian partners with surveillance and combat advice, as well as precision strikes, an Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said.

WASHINGTON —
The dedication of the U.S.-led coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is evident by its progress, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said at a defense ministerial at NATO headquarters in Brussels.